Asked by logan

Which of the following statements about working mothers in the United States is false?
A.
Working mothers are given 16 months maternity leave.
B.
About 26% of US children are raised by a single parent.
C.
Working mothers are less likely to be promoted.
D.
In low-income households, more than 30% of income is spent on child care.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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The U.S. does not provide 16 months of maternity leave. Federal law (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees; paid leave provisions vary by employer and state. The other statements are generally supported by data (roughly ~25–26% of children live with a single parent, working mothers face a promotion/motherhood penalty, and low-income families often spend over 30% of income on child care).